Family of missing identical twin sisters plea for them to be found

The family of missing identical twin sisters who disappeared in Aberdeen have urged the public to come forward with any information as an urgent search continues.

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen on CCTV on Market Street at Victoria Bridge at around 2.12am on Tuesday, January 7.

The 32-year-olds, originally from Hungary, crossed the bridge and turned right onto a footpath next to the River Dee heading in the direction of the Aberdeen Boat Club.

Police said the search for the pair, which includes the police helicopter, dog branch and marine unit, remained ongoing on Monday, with specialist search officers on the riverbanks between Wellington Bridge and the South Harbour.

CCTV footage from the area where Eliza and Henrietta were last seen is also being examined, with door-to-door enquiries being carried out, as well as speaking to local businesses.

Eliza and Henrietta are both described as white and of slim build with long, brown hair.

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen on CCTV on Market Street at Victoria Bridge Police Scotland

Their family, releasing a statement through Police Scotland, have urged anyone with any information to come forward.

A statement read: “This has been a very worrying and upsetting time for our family.

“We are really worried about Eliza and Henrietta and all we want is for them to be found.

“If you think you might have any information which could help the police with finding Eliza and Henrietta then please pass this on as quickly as you can.

“We appreciate all the support our family has been given over the past few days and we would like our privacy to be respected at this time.”

Police are continuing to search the River Dee for the missing sisters STV News

Chief inspector Darren Bruce said: “Eliza and Henrietta’s family remain extremely worried about them and we are in regular contact with them as our searches continue.

“We know that people across Aberdeen are also seriously concerned for the two missing sisters and I would again urge anyone with information which could help to get in touch with us.

“Extensive efforts remain ongoing in the area, with specialist officers continuing to search on the banks of the river, while door to door enquiries are also continuing at homes and businesses in the surrounding area.

“The River Dee remains the focus of our searches as there is no evidence of the sisters leaving the immediate area.

“I would again ask, if you were in the area in the early hours of last Tuesday morning, please think back, did you notice anyone matching their description?

“Even if it doesn’t seem significant, please pass any information on. Any piece of information could prove crucial.

“We have been working to gather all the available CCTV footage from the area but if anyone has private CCTV or dash-cam footage from around that time please get in touch.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 0735 of Tuesday, January 7, 2025.”